The Bank of Korea strengthens its hawkish turn: The frenzy in the real estate market and leveraged investments have worsened financial imbalances, and it will resume raising interest rates at an "appropriate time."

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24/06/2026
According to the Wise Finance and Economics App, the Bank of Korea has further strengthened its hawkish stance, citing that rising house prices, high household debt, and intensified leverage investments are posing a threat to financial imbalance risks. The authorities will need to raise interest rates further at the appropriate timing.